This free service forgoes the usual desktop ad bars that you see with most free Net access providers in favor of occasional "commercial breaks," which last around seven seconds. The ads appear as either full screen messages or as pop-up windows. Address.com is available in the continental U.S. only. (For Windows). Note: we've had a number of complaints from our visitors about connection problems with Address.com. (70 visits) Visitor Rating: (8 votes total)
(Note: this site is sometimes inaccessible). This major ad-supported free Net access provider, offered by retail giant Kmart, is in a state of transition (in December 2000, the company that powered BlueLight.com ceased operations). Currently, BlueLight.com is still offering service, but they now limit users to 12 hours per month. (Available for Windows; a previously-offered Mac version is no longer supported). (71 visits) Visitor Rating: (7 votes total)
(This service is occasionally inaccessible). A free service, dotNow offers Net dial-up access to customers in hundreds of U.S. cities. Currently, they have over 2,400 points of presence (POPs) in all 50 states. The service is ad-supported and the company's dotNow "bar" displays ads while you're online. (Available for Windows 98/95 only). (60 visits) Visitor Rating: (7 votes total)
In the U.S., there are only a handful of free Net access services. However, in Britain there are dozens of free Net access providers. This site rounds them up and gives details on each service. (U.K. only). (69 visits) Visitor Rating: (8 votes total)
(Note: this service closed down on Dec. 10, 2000). An ad-supported free Internet access service, offered by search portal AltaVista. (65 visits) Visitor Rating: (7 votes total)
(Note: this service ceased operations, effective March 1, 2001). A free Net access service offered by search portal Excite. (56 visits) Visitor Rating: (7 votes total)
Here, you can sign up for free ad-supported 56K Net access. This service is easy to set up and offers features such as instant messaging, chat service and free faxing. (Note: For Windows; a Mac version is promised soon). (120 visits) Visitor Rating: (7 votes total)
One of the most popular U.S. free Net access providers, with over 4 million active users, Juno offers usually reliable service at speeds up to 56K. The service is advertisement-supported. We've had a few complaints from our visitors about Juno's difficult-to-close, obtrusive ad windows. (76 visits) Visitor Rating: (9 votes total)
Ever been at another computer and wish you could get to your bookmarks? Just save your bookmarks with the Link Dragon while surfing on any PC. You can even import all your existing bookmarks from your browser so you don't have to enter them all manually. You also can share your bookmarks with the public if you want. (63 visits) Visitor Rating: (9 votes total)
Looking to boost your Web connection speed? This unique service promises to speed up your dial-up connection speed by up to 100 percent. To get the speedier connection, you must download a small instruction set to identify your machine and give your browser a Net address through which to route its traffic. Note: currently when you sign up, you can take a shot at winning a BMW Z3 roadster in Netsetter's sweepstakes. Contest deadline is Aug. 31. (67 visits) Visitor Rating: (7 votes total)
Under NetZero's new policy, only the first 40 hours of access per month is free---after that, you must pay $9.95/month. The first (and largest) free Net access provider in the U.S., NetZero offers you Web access in exchange for displaying ad space in your browser. They provide local access numbers to most major and many medium-sized cities in the U.S., as well as areas of Canada. (For Windows only). (62 visits) Visitor Rating: (8 votes total)
Looking for free Net access? This site offers a roundup of free access providers, along with reviews of each service. (123 visits) Visitor Rating: (9 votes total)
Put your own images online for free with PhotoAlbumWeb.com. When you sign up (yes, it's free) you get your own page at photoalbumweb.com/yourname where you easily manage your photo album. On the photo album page itself, it uses a really neat sliding JavaScript to show all the images and the descriptions. The service is great so long as it remains ad-free. (107 visits) Visitor Rating: (13 votes total)
The only real solution to fighting spam is reporting the spammer to their ISP -- SpamCop does this beautifully, in an automated process that ensures the correct people are notified about the spam you recieve. Offers a free or for-pay service. (67 visits) Visitor Rating: (7 votes total)
A free internet newsletter filled with internet tips, tricks and great links. Also contains "Ask Web Head" a free help service for your internet needs. (5 visits) Visitor Rating: (8 votes total)
The more time you spend online the greater the risk of computer attacks. To combat this, Zone Labs offers a free firewall utility that invisibly protects your computer from these threats. With the increasing popularity of broadband always-on internet connections, you can't afford not to protect yourself with this free program. (88 visits) Visitor Rating: (7 votes total)
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